Tracking Hurricane Lee: What is the path of the monster storm? Here is everything we know about Hurricane Lee and where it may be heading The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Puerto Rico's public schools clamor for air conditioning to get relief from record-breaking heat Students and teachers are sweltering in public schools across Puerto Rico and demanding that the government install air conditioners as the U.S. Caribbean territory bakes under record heat this year The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Hurricane Lee strengthens into ‘dangerous’ Category 5 storm Swells and rips expected as storm’s core set to move north of the Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2023
The summer’s record heat has caused costly damage to Texas water systems As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture and cities must fix thousands of water leaks, frustrating conservation efforts and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate. The Texas Tribune · Sep 8, 2023
UK could have six days of 30C heat for first time in September, says Met Office Met Office issues thunderstorms warning for much of England, including London, on Saturday Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2023
President Biden declares 3 Georgia counties are eligible for disaster aid after Hurricane Idalia President Joe Biden is approving a disaster declaration for three Georgia counties following Hurricane Idalia’s sprint across the state The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Australia’s south-east hit by damaging wind, storms and hail Active front crosses SA, Victoria and NSW, bringing strong winds and cooler temperatures The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023
UK could have six days of 30C heat for first time in September, Met Office says Thursday was the fourth day above 30C, beating the record of three days seen on four previous occasions, most recently in 2016. The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Texas heat brings the state's power grid closest it has been to outages since 2021 winter storm The sweltering heat wave in Texas has the power grid manager again asking residents to cut electricity use The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
UK weather: hottest day of the year so far recorded NHS expected to come under pressure with unprecedentedly long spell of hot September weather The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023
Phoenix on track to set another heat record, this time for most daily highs above 110 degrees Phoenix is already the hottest large city in America and is now poised to set yet another heat record The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
Antarctica warming much faster than models predicted in ‘deeply concerning’ sign for sea levels Study finds ‘direct evidence’ of polar amplification on continent as scientists warn of implications of ice loss The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2023
Flayed by fickle weather Kerala's farmers face unprecedented weather aberrations: drought-like conditions, floods, and erratic rains. This has caused crop damage, delayed payments, and lack of water for irrigation. The State's reservoirs are at 36% capacity, and power cuts are likely. The ecological impact is more serious than food security, and farmers may be… The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023
Why is the rain so dirty today? Met Office explains dusty cars Confused Brits have woken up to a layer of dust on their vehicles — but the Met Office has an explanation Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Hurricane Lee charges through open Atlantic waters as it approaches northeast Caribbean Hurricane Lee is whirling through open waters as forecasters warn it could become the first Category 5 storm of the Atlantic season
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Heatwave set to break record for most consecutive September days over 30C Temperatures are forecast to peak on Saturday in London, which is set to be the hottest day of the year.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 7, 2023 Texas just recorded its second hottest summer on record The average temperature in Texas this summer was 85.3 degrees, putting it behind only 2011 for summer misery.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023 Heat denial: influencers question validity of high temperatures Tweet viewed millions of times claimed ground temperature was being confused with air temperature
Al Jazeera · Sep 7, 2023 Hurricane Lee charges through Atlantic, expected to be ‘major’ storm Large oceans swells are expected to reach the Lesser Antilles, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico through the weekend.
The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023 Hot weather to continue as temperature approaches 32C in London The scorching end to summer looks to stick around with the September heatwave looking to peak on Saturday.
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Tropical Storm Lee strengthens into a hurricane as it churns across Atlantic toward Caribbean Tropical Storm Lee has strengthened into a hurricane as it churns through the open waters of the Atlantic on a path that would take it near the northeast Caribbean
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Phoenix on track to set another heat record, this time for most daily highs at or above 110 degrees Phoenix is already the hottest large city in America and is now poised to set yet another heat record
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023 Texas prison lockdown over drug murders renews worries about lack of air conditioning in heat wave Officials say the Texas prison system’s 100 units have been placed on a statewide lockdown due to a series of drug-related inmate homicides
Salon · Sep 6, 2023 Workers pay the price under extreme heat OSHA has said its data on occupational heat-related injuries and fatalities are likely vast underestimates
Evening Standard · Sep 6, 2023 Hottest September day since 2016 as London basks in 32C heatwave Sizzling temperatures are forecast to last into the weekend and will likely peak on Saturday